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  1. Little boy in red arrows overalls stood in front of an old plane
    The RAF Cosford Air Show will include an action-packed flying display, including powerful demonstrations of modern military aircraft from the Royal Air Force and international military partners. There will be captivating appearances from iconic vintage aircraft from throughout the history of aviation and adrenaline pumping aerobatic displays.  On the ground, there will be a huge assortment on static display for you to view up close, including some which you will be able to sit inside.
    1. Enjoy a unique evening at Exotic Zoo featuring live acoustic music, delicious food, and the chance to encounter animals after dark.
      1. A man in a blue apron building with clay
        Learn the basics of pinch pots, slab pots and coil pots from the museums talented demonstrators before creating your own clay items.
        1. 15 Jun 2025
      2. As part of Merrythought’s 95th anniversary celebrations, a special exhibition opens at the historic Museum of the Gorge
        1. 12 Apr 202528 Sep 2025
      3. Hot air balloons in Telford Town Park arena
        Telford's annual Balloon Fiesta returns to Telford Town Park this August Bank Holiday
        1. 22 Aug 202524 Aug 2025
      4. Ironbridge Coracle Regatta
        The Ironbridge Coracle Regatta, hosted on the picturesque River Severn, right next to the iconic Iron Bridge is making a return this September.
        1. 14 Sep 2025

      Things To Do Highlights

      Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

      One of the award-winning museums within the Ironbridge Valley of Invention, managed by the…

      Golf Course

      HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Par 72, 18 hole championship golf course 6741 yard course Designed by renowned…

      Telford T50 Walking Trail

      Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Telford's great outdoors with the T50 walking route.…

      Exterior of Southwater Library illuminated in with purple lights

      Southwater Library is on the first floor in Southwater One, an iconic gold building located in the…

      Footpath through woodland

      Walking is a fantastic way to explore the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site whether you’re a…

      Wellington Orbit

      Wellington Orbit is a 63 seat cinema and café in the heart of Wellington, Shropshire. Affordable…

      Ironbridge Fine Arts Printmaking Workshops

      Welcome to the world of Printmaking and to our team of Printmaking artists and tutors offering…

      Young people playing adventure golf on a sunny day

      Adventure Golf is set within the heart of Telford Town Park, the whole family can join in for this…

      Telford Ice Rink - skaters on the ice

      Telford Ice Rink is located in the heart of bustling Southwater. A great day out for all ages with…

      Families leaving Jackfield Tile Museum, a historical red brick building.

      Jackfield Tile Museum is one of ten museums in Ironbridge Valley of Invention telling the story of…

      Airea51 main arena

      AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

      Telford Town Park

      Telford Town Park is a multi award-winning park located in the heart of Telford and close to…

      Meet the Mini Moos

      Meet, feed and pet Europe's smallest and cutest cows!

      Telford Coronation Walks

      Discover the Coronation Walks, 23 Scenic Trails across Telford's epic landscapes and heritage Towns…

      Small Woods

      Small Woods are the national charitable organisation who stand for sustainable woods alive with…

      Off exploring Ropewalk

      Severn Gorge Countryside Trust is an independent Charitable Trust and Limited Company. The Trust…

      The Old Coracle Shed

      The Ironbridge Coracle Trail is a very pleasant 20 minute walk along the River Severn between the…

      Coalport China Museum

      Marvel at spectacular creations, exquisite ceramics and extraordinary craftsmanship at Coalport…

      Wellington Orbit

      Wellington Orbit is a 63 seat cinema and café in the heart of Wellington, Shropshire. Affordable…

      Lucy Young Ceramics

      Discover the joy of pottery in the heart of Shropshire with Lucy Young Ceramics, based at the…

      Lilleshall Hall Gardens

      Nestled in the Shropshire countryside, Lilleshall Hall is set in spectacular and secluded…

      Mini Raft Hire

      Shropshire Raft Tours provides a range of water sports based on the River Severn in The Gorge…

      Exotic Zoo Wildlife Park

      Exotic Zoo in Telford Town Park offers an engaging experience with diverse animal zones, a Natural…

      What's On Highlights

      A group of walkers

      Blow away those January blues and see in a fresh start to the new year.

      Openings

      Season

      10th January 2026
      Paints and brushes

      A beginner painting evening based on the natural world learning to use unconventional painting…

      Openings

      Season

      8th August 2025
      The Merrythought Exhibition

      As part of Merrythought’s 95th anniversary celebrations, a special exhibition opens at the historic…

      Openings

      Season

      12th April 2025-28th September 2025
      Olympian Mixed Eights racing at Ironbridge Regatta

      Enjoy a weekend of competitive rowing on the River Severn.

      Openings

      Season

      28th June 2025-29th June 2025
      Image from Ironbridge Brass Band Festival 2023

      A landmark event in the brass band calendar and in the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge, the…

      Openings

      Season

      12th July 2025-13th July 2025
      Large bubble blower with Waters Edge Festival sign in the background

      A fabulous 10-hour extravaganza filled with live music, mouth-watering street food, non-stop…

      Openings

      Season

      6th September 2025
      A wild west gun shooter pictured in full costume

       Yeehaw, partner! Saddle up for a Wild West Weekend at Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

      Openings

      10am - 5pm

      5th July 2025-6th July 2025
      Into the Woods

      Into the Woods Musical production

      Openings

      Season

      11th July 2025-13th July 2025
      A row of Italian scooters parked up

      Wellington will be packed with scooters of all types and vintage.

      Openings

      9:30am - 3:30pm

      6th July 2025
      Art matters

      Discover the captivating works of 18 of the region's finest artists at Fusion Gallery in Jackfield,…

      Openings

      Season

      17th June 2025-29th June 2025
      Parklands Festival

      Head to Telford Town Park QEII Arena for a weekend of electronic music with Audio Tek…

      Openings

      Season

      21st June 2025-22nd June 2025
      Camper Jam

      A fun filled show with a chilled out, take it easy vibe.

      Openings

      Season

      4th July 2025-6th July 2025
      Cattle on show at Newport Show

      Newport Show is presented by Newport and District Agricultural Society and is a key date in the…

      Openings

      Season

      12th July 2025
      A picture of Titania and Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream

      Oddsocks perform family-friendly Shakespeare

      Openings

      Season

      10th July 2025
      Walking through Wellington

      Get your walking boots ready, Wellington Walking Festival is back for it's 13th year!  Explore 31…

      Openings

      Season

      9th September 2025-15th September 2025
      Yoga session in progress

      Join us for a blissful day of sunshine, yoga, and creative journaling in nature!

      Openings

      Season

      21st June 2025
      Comic Con Midlands

      Monopoly Events is bringing Comic Con to Telford for the Midlands BIGGEST pop culture celebration!

      Openings

      Season

      27th September 2025-28th September 2025
      Flight by Night - Evening Bat Walk

      Beautiful bats, hooting owls and magnificent moths, come and see what we discover after the sun has…

      Openings

      Season

      19th September 2025
      Steampunk festival attendees at Blists Hill Victorian Town wearing steampunk costumes

      Step into 'The Town that Never Was', for a weekend in the retro-futuristic world of Steampunk.

      Openings

      Season

      5th July 2025-6th July 2025
      Lino printing process

      Join local artist Amanda Hillier to learn to make your very own lino print inspired by nature.

      Openings

      Season

      7th March 2026
      Adam Purnell pictured cooking over fire

      Take a Kamado masterclass with The Shropshire Lad chef 'Adam Purnell'

      Openings

      10am - 4pm

      17th July 2025
      HMS Pinafore Outdoor Theatre Performance

      Enjoy an outdoor performance of HMS Pinafore, featuring sharp dialogue, catchy tunes, and a…

      Openings

      Season

      9th August 2025
      a cartoon picture of Santa sitting in a beach chair on a beach with a drink in a coconut in his hand.  He's wearing his santa hat with shorts and t-sh

      Visitors are invited to see Santa during his special summertime visit to Hoo Zoo

      Openings

      10am - 5pm

      19th July 2025

      10am - 5pm

      30th August 2025
      Telford Fossil Festival

      Enjoy a weekend of dinosaur exhibits, fossil trading, and engaging guest speakers.

      Openings

      11am - 4pm

      28th June 2025-29th June 2025

      Where to Stay Highlights

      The Malthouse Rooms

      Located beside the River Severn in the village of Ironbridge Gorge, the lively Malthouse boasts 12…

      The Hundred House Hotel

      Award winning Restaurant & Gardens with 10 individually styled en suite rooms. Always a friendly…

      1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

      STATIC HOLIDAY CARAVANS CARAVAN CLUB TOURING SITE [CL] We are a small family run Park set in the…

      Puddle Duck Cottages

      Award winning luxury self-catering holiday cottages that have been featured as one of the top…

      The International Hotel

      Our hotel has 101 bedrooms, a mixture of double and twin occupancy. Continental breakfast is…

      Coalport Station Holidays

      Coalport Station Holidays offers exceptional self-catering accommodation in two railway carriages…

      Lilleshall House

      Wake up in the beautiful countryside in the historic stately home of Lilleshall House, Built in…

      TEL;Scouts Meadow

      Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ironbridge Gorge, Scout's Meadow is tucked away through…

      The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

      Welcome to The Barn at Lees Farm located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site…

      YHA Coalbrookdale

      YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale is located within the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, home to 10…

      The outside of The Summer House

      The Summer Houses is a unique and romantic Grade II listed tower and the perfect choice for a…

      The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

      There are 6 beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms in the connected Georgian House, with the large…

      Ramada Hotel Telford

      Set in the heart of Telford with its beautiful on site gardens, the Ramada Telford Ironbridge has…

      Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

      Set in a picturesque small village on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border Sambrook Manor holiday…

      Master Suite

      Spa and golf retreat overlooking the Ironbridge Gorge in Telford. Our Telford Hotel & Golf Resort,…

      Premier Inn Newport Telford

      Situated on the edge of the historic market town of Newport, the 83-bedroom Premier Inn…

      Priory Cottage Stable Wing

      Self Catering cottage in the heart of Much Wenlock, 5 miles from Ironbridge. Attractive listed…

      Front of Venue

      Best Western Valley Hotel is a Country House hotel situated in the heart of the UNESCO World…

      Holiday Inn Telford

      Our 152-bed hotel is located on the edge of Telford Town Centre, adjacent to the beautiful Town…

      The Swan Taphouse

      Where authentic American Pit BBQ & English Classics come together with one big bite. Enjoyed with a…

      Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

      Moreton Hall Farm is an equisite 19th century working farm with self catering cottages, in Newport,…

      The White Hart

      Sitting on the Banks of the River Severn in the heart of the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge…

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      Inspiration

      1. Your ultimate guide to Telford Balloon Fiesta 2025

        Get ready for a sky full of colour and a weekend packed with fun

        25 Apr 2025
      2. Walkers looking at a map on the T50 walking trail

        It's time to get outdoors with a packed programme of free activities for all ages, abilities and interests. 

        24 Apr 2025
      3. Final Wellington Late Night announced ahead of the markets refurbishment

        One last hurrah before refurbishment begins at Wellington Market

        23 Apr 2025
      4. SKY REACH - Leap of Faith

        Telford Aerial Adventure is a unique activity that will test nerves, burn off energy and push physical and mental limits. The friendly team gently encourage participants to face their fears and ge..

        2 Apr 2025
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